William Maltby Sykes Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Maltby Sykes Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 27, 2024
William Sykes, Floating Still Life, Etching
Est: $200 - $300
Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: William Paul Maltby Sykes (American, 1911-1992), Etching Floating Still Life, pencil signed lower right, titled and numbered 84/110 lower left, abstract still life in black, blue, yellow and red, matted and in a black frame. Frame size: 22 5/8 in. x 25 5/8 in. Measurements: Height: by sight, 14 7/8 in. x Width: 18 3/8 in. Condition: Good condition, toning, some mild foxing, not viewed out of frame, light wear and some rubbing to frame. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Mar. 10, 2024
MALTBY SYKES (AMERICAN, 1911-1992).
Est: $300 - $500
'Trellis'. Color etching. Signed and titled lower margins in pencil. Verso: Partial Baltimore Museum of Art Rental Gallery Label. From a Brooklyn, NY collection. Dimensions: Site: 22.25" h x 14" w. Frame: 30.75" h x 22" w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Mar. 01, 2024
William Maltby Sykes (1911-1992, Mississippi/Alabama), Three Woodblock Prints, 20th c., Caterpillar- H.- 7 1/2 in., W.- 17 1/2 in.; Abstract- H.- 7 3/4 in., W.- 5 3/4 in. (3 Pcs.)
Est: $450 - $600
William Maltby Sykes (1911-1992, Mississippi/Alabama), Three Woodblock Prints, 20th c., consisting of two "Caterpillar" prints, pencil titled lower center margin, pencil signed lower right, one numbered 12/30; and one "Abstract Head," unsigned, matted, unframed,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Oct. 14, 2023
MALTBY SYKES 'MOUNTAIN VILLAGE' OIL ON PANEL
Est: $200 - $400
Maltby Sykes (American 1911-1992), 'Mountain Village', oil on panel, depicting a village with several white and orange or red roofed buildings amongst tall trees with mountains and a blue sky in the background, signed to lower left, framed. Approximate dimensions: panel h. 5", w. 7"; frame h. 7.75", w. 9.75", d. 0.875"
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 24, 2023
Maltby Sykes (American, 1911-1992) Chow
Est: $100 - $200
Description: A lithograph on paper depicting WWII soldiers eating in a mess hall. Type: Lithograph Materials: Paper Markings & Inscriptions: Signed, titled, and indicated as an edition of 170 Date: 1944 Maker: Maltby Sykes (American, 1911-1992) Dimensions: 5.5" x 11.75" mat opening, 16" x 21" framed. Provenance: From a Reading, Pennsylvania collection.
Hoch LTD.
Dec. 21, 2022
Maltby Sykes American, 1911-1992 Grotto and Shell: Two
Est: $600 - $900
Maltby Sykes American, 1911-1992 Grotto and Shell: Two Each signed Maltby Sykes (lr) Ink and polymer on paper Each 18 x 15 inches (45.7 x 38.1 cm) C Estate of Harry Lowe
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 22, 2022
Maltby Sykes American, 1911-1992 Siesta (Pig)
Est: $700 - $1,000
Maltby Sykes American, 1911-1992 Siesta (Pig) Signed Maltby Sykes (lr) Oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches (50.8 x 61 cm) Harry Lowe was Deputy Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1982-1984. C Estate of Harry Lowe
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 22, 2022
Maltby Sykes American, 1911-1992 Chickens
Est: $400 - $600
Maltby Sykes American, 1911-1992 Chickens Signed Sykes (ll) Oil on canvas 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm) Harry Lowe was Deputy Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1982-1984. C Estate of Harry Lowe
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 22, 2022
Maltby Sykes American, 1911-1992 Sampson
Est: $800 - $1,200
Maltby Sykes American, 1911-1992 Sampson Signed Maltby Sykes (lr) Oil on board 16 1/4 x 20 inches (41.3 x 50.8 cm) Harry Lowe was Deputy Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1982-1984. C Estate of Harry Lowe
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 21, 2022
William Maltby Sykes (1911-1992, Mississippi/Alabama), "Caterpillar," H.- 7 1/2 in., W.- 17 1/2 in. and "Abstract Head," H.- 7 3/4 i...
Est: $450 - $600
William Maltby Sykes (1911-1992, Mississippi/Alabama), "Caterpillar," H.- 7 1/2 in., W.- 17 1/2 in. and "Abstract Head," H.- 7 3/4 in., W.- 5 3/4 in., three woodblock prints, two caterpillars pencil titled lower center margin, pencil signed lower right, one numbered 12/30; head unsigned, matted, unframed. (3 Pcs.)
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 19, 2021
William Maltby Sykes (1911-1992, Mississippi/Alabama), "Caterpillar," H.- 7 1/2 in., W.- 17 1/2 in. and "Abstract Head," H.- 7 3/4 i...
Est: $600 - $900
William Maltby Sykes (1911-1992, Mississippi/Alabama), "Caterpillar," H.- 7 1/2 in., W.- 17 1/2 in. and "Abstract Head," H.- 7 3/4 in., W.- 5 3/4 in., three woodblock prints, two caterpillars pencil titled lower center margin, pencil signed lower right, one numbered 12/30; head unsigned, matted, unframed. (3 Pcs.)
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Oct. 28, 2020
Maltby Sykes 1911-1992 SIGNED LE Modernist Etching
Est: $100 - $1,000
William Paul Maltby Sykes (American, 1911-1992). A Limited Edition signed Abstract Modernist color etching titled FLOATING STILL LIFE, a stylized depiction of fish and other forms. Number 65/110. The artist, Maltby Sykes, is best known as a printmaker who advanced the artistic technique and cultural status of works on paper. His limited edition works are in major collections including The Museum of Modern Art, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Artist signed to lower right, with name of work in pencil to lower left and limited edition information to lower center. Good condition with minor foxing spots. Measures 13 1/2 in. x 17 1/2 in. (sight), 17 1/4 in. x 20 3/4 in. (border). Sold unframed. Hill Auction Gallery in house continental USA shipping $45 plus insurance. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Please contact sfloridadelivery@gmail.com for local South Florida home delivery quote. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction Gallery
May. 16, 2020
Maltby Sykes, (American, 1911-1992), Cathedral Interior, 1957, color etching, 19 1/4"H x 14 1/4"W (plate), 22 3/4"H x 17 1/4"W (pape...
Est: $150 - $200
Maltby Sykes (American, 1911-1992) Cathedral Interior, 1957 color etching pencil signed and numbered 135/200. Unframed. 19 1/4"H x 14 1/4"W (plate), 22 3/4"H x 17 1/4"W (paper)
Ripley Auctions
Jul. 13, 2019
Maltby Sykes O/B, Mediterranean Village Scene
Est: $600 - $800
Maltby Sykes (Alabama/Maine/Mississippi/Mexico, 1911-1992) Impressionist oil on board painting depicting a small Mediterranean village, the buildings with white stucco walls and red terracotta roof tiles, situated in a pastoral landscape with cypress trees and lilac flowering trees. Signed "Sykes" lower left. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame. House of Heydenryk label en verso of frame. Sight - 23 1/2" H x 28 1/2" W. Framed - 32" H x 37" W. Mid/late 20th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Oct. 21, 2018
MALTBY SYKES (1911-1992) STILL LIFE WITH FRUIT
Est: $400 - $600
Maltby Sykes (1911-1992) Still Life with Fruit oil on panel, 5 x 7, signed lower right, excellent condition. Studied: Art Students League with John Sloan, Wayman Adams, Diego Rivera. Member: Salmagundy Club. Exhibited: National Academy of Design; American Watercolor Society; Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; Metropolitan Museum of Art; Modern Museum of Art. Professor of Art, Auburn University. Author: The Multimetal Lithography Process Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Eden Fine Antiques Galleries LLC
Oct. 21, 2018
MALTBY SYKES (1911-1992) MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Est: $800 - $1,200
Maltby Sykes (1911-1992) Mountain Village oil on panel, 5 x 7, signed lower left, excellent condition. Studied: Art Students League with John Sloan, Wayman Adams, Diego Rivera. Member: Salmagundy Club. Exhibited: National Academy of Design; American Watercolor Society; Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; Metropolitan Museum of Art; Modern Museum of Art. Professor of Art, Auburn University. Author: The Multimetal Lithography Process Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Eden Fine Antiques Galleries LLC
Jun. 03, 2018
MALTBY SYKES, (American, 1911-1992), Evening Entertainment, Guam, watercolor, 1945, sight: 15 x 19 1/2 in.; frame: 25 x 29 in.
Est: $400 - $600
MALTBY SYKES (American, 1911-1992) Evening Entertainment, Guam watercolor, 1945 dated and signed Maltby Sykes ''45 Guam, l.l. sight: 15 x 19 1/2 in.; frame: 25 x 29 in. Provenance: The Lifetime Collection of a New York City Gentleman. Other Notes: Born in Mississippi and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, William Maltby Sykes studied under and worked with numerous noted artists early in his career, spending summers in Elizabethtown, New York under the tutelage of Wayman Adams and George C. Miller. He also served as an artistic assistant to Diego Rivera in 1936, working on a mural project in Mexico City. Sykes joined the Air Force at the outbreak of WWII, and was sent to the Pacific as a military artist. After the war, Sykes continued his career as an art teacher and as an artist, and traveled to Paris on the G.I. Bill, studying under Fernand Leger and Andre Lhote. The present work, which dates to Sykes'' time in the Pacific during WWII, depicts troops in Guam viewing a film thought to star Bette Davis.
Grogan & Company
Jun. 17, 2017
AFTER WILLIAM PAUL MALTBY SYKES (MISSISSIPPI / ALABAMA, 1911-1992) ROMAN COIN PRINT
Est: $100 - $200
AFTER WILLIAM PAUL MALTBY SYKES (MISSISSIPPI / ALABAMA, 1911-1992) ROMAN COIN PRINT, lithograph on metal sheet, depiction of the Denarius, an ancient Roman coin, a reduction of the one of the original prints on metal produced by the artist for the lobby of the Auburn National Bank in Auburn, Alabama.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jun. 17, 2017
WILLIAM PAUL MALTBY SYKES (MISSISSIPPI / ALABAMA, 1911-1992) "NAUTICAL CONSTRUCTION" PRINT
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM PAUL MALTBY SYKES (MISSISSIPPI / ALABAMA, 1911-1992) "NAUTICAL CONSTRUCTION" PRINT, abstract composition influenced by Fernand Leger (French, 1881-1955), the artist's instructor during his period of study in Paris, pencil signed, titled, and inscribed "Artist's Proof" in lower margin, printed by George Charles Miller (b.1894 - ?). Unframed.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jun. 17, 2017
WILLIAM PAUL MALTBY SYKES (MISSISSIPPI / ALABAMA, 1911-1992) "SAMPSON" PRINT
Est: $300 - $500
WILLIAM PAUL MALTBY SYKES (MISSISSIPPI / ALABAMA, 1911-1992) "SAMPSON" PRINT, lithograph on paper, dynamic, stylized depiction of a nude male figure grasping the remnants of trees or pillars in each arm, an exhibition of incredible strength, one arm retains the remnants of what appears to be a shackle, his eyes cast aloft to the sky in a posture of anticipation, signed, titled, and numbered "Ed/30" in lower margin, printed by George Charles Miller (b.1894 - ?). Matted and housed under glass in an old painted frame.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jun. 17, 2017
WILLIAM PAUL MALTBY SYKES (MISSISSIPPI / ALABAMA, 1911-1992) "SIESTA" PAINTING
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
WILLIAM PAUL MALTBY SYKES (MISSISSIPPI / ALABAMA, 1911-1992) "SIESTA" PAINTING, oil on canvas, stylized depiction of a large sow resting on the red earth, signed lower right, titled "Siesta" and inscribed "Maltby Sykes / School of Architecture and the Arts / Alabama Polytechnic Institute / Auburn, Alabama" on backing board verso. Housed in possibly original frame.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jun. 17, 2017
WILLIAM PAUL MALTBY SYKES (MISSISSIPPI / ALABAMA, 1911-1992) "SAMPSON" PAINTING
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
WILLIAM PAUL MALTBY SYKES (MISSISSIPPI / ALABAMA, 1911-1992) "SAMPSON" PAINTING, oil on masonite, dynamic, stylized depiction of a nude male figure grasping the remnants of trees or pillars in each arm, an exhibition of incredible strength, one arm retains the remnants of what appears to be a shackle, his eyes cast aloft to the sky in a posture of anticipation, signed lower right. Housed in possibly original carved and painted pine frame. RESERVE.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Nov. 17, 2011
*Maltby Sykes, (American, 1911-1992), Cathedral Interior, 1957
Est: $100 - $200
Maltby Sykes (American, 1911-1992) Cathedral Interior, 1957 color etching edition 166/200, signed Maltby Sykes (lower right) 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 08, 2011
Maltby Sykes (américain, 1911-1992) Pomegranate.
Est: €120 - €150
Maltby Sykes (américain, 1911-1992) Pomegranate. Vers 1980. Lithographie. 285 x 260. Impression en couleurs. Belle épreuve sur vélin, titrée et signée à la mine de plomb. Petits accidents en tête du...
Ader
Jun. 01, 2011
Maltby SYKES [américain] (1911-1992) Sunset and
Est: €300 - €400
Maltby SYKES [américain] (1911-1992) Sunset and New Moon, 1984 Aquarelle sur papier japon. Signée en bas à droite. 52 x 66 cm
Ader
Sep. 12, 2010
Maltby Sykes (2pcs)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Maltby Sykes Alabama (1911-1992) TWO WORKS: MOUNTAIN VILLAGE and STILL LIFE WITH FRUIT oil on panel, framed, signed: lower left and lower right H5" W7" (2pcs) Provenance: Atlanta, Georgia collection. Other Notes: Maltby Sykes was born in Aberdeen, Mississippi and lived in Auburn, Alabama. He was a printmaker, graphic artist, teacher and painter. He taught art at Auburn University from 1942-1977 and became the University's first Artist in Residence. His work has been exhibited at the Alabama Art League, the Mint Museum, MoMA, Delgado Museum of Art, Salon d'Automne-Paris, Montgomery Museum of Fine Art and other places throughout the country.
Charlton Hall